TRAFFIC UPDATE | Traffic moving again northbound crash on Downtown Connector

Lanes have reopened after a crash on the northbound side of the Downtown Connector early Wednesday.

The crash was reported along I-75/I-85 just before Pine Street and Peachtree Street, or exit 249 B, around 7:15 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. All lanes were temporarily blocked. At least four lanes are back open as of 7:50 a.m., and crews cleared the scene by 8:30 a.m.

GRIDLOCK ALERT Downtown: Now up to 4 left lanes open on I-75/nb at Peachtree-Pine St (Exit 249B). Still big jam back to Hwy 166 and on I-20. Use Northside Dr., or I-285 as alternates. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/uK0rsUjl2x
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) July 24, 2024

Police have not released details about the incident.

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